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Variety fit — New Brunswick

Can I grow Methley plum in New Brunswick?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 5b and typical 1320 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on New Brunswick’s main growing area (E3B): zone 5b, ~1,320 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Methley requirements vs. New Brunswick climate
Methley chill requirement250 chill hours
Methley hardinessUSDA zones 5–9
New Brunswick average chill (E3B)1,320 hours (1,192–1,580 across 10 winters)
New Brunswick zone (E3B)USDA zone 5b
USDA pomological watercolor of Methley plum
Prunus salicina: MethleyUSDA pomological watercolor, Harriet L. Thompson, 1915 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

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Questions

Can I grow Methley plum in New Brunswick?
Yes — Your zone 5b and typical 1320 chill hours both suit this variety.

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Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] Natural Resources Canada. Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Methley Plum — variety specifications — accessed July 2026